Over the past decade, the number of women-owned companies has grown at a rate five times faster than the national average, with Florida leading the way. At Working Women of Tampa Bay, we believe this movement is not only something to be celebrated but something to be cultivated moving forward. That’s why we created the Working Women Foundation: to build a supportive community of mentors and offer start-up grants to women entrepreneurs. By working together, we can continue our efforts to educate, motivate and inspire women in Florida to achieve their business goals.
"Seed Money" Grants
Are you a new entrepreneur who needs a little help getting your business off the ground? Or a more experienced entrepreneur who wants to start a new project for your company? The Working Women Foundation may be able to help!
We are currently accepting applications for "seed money" for women entrepreneurs needing a little assistance growing their business. Awards of $1000 will be available to women entrepreneurs who can demonstrate proof of concept and a plan for how the funds will be used.
Since our launch in 2016, we've given away $75,000 to more than 100 women-owned startups. Those recipients have reported increases in revenue, staff and exposure since receiving the seed money.
CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Join us in participating in The Power of 100 project. Become one of 100 women to donate $100 to help us seed 10 women small businesses in the next 10 months. Donors will be invited to a lunch where they'll help choose a seed money recipient. You can join the movement now by donating at paypal.me/wwfoundation
Current list of donors:
- Jen McDonald
- Carissa Gudenkauf
- Norie Berndt
- Kristi Campell
- Patricia Rossi
- Kelly Flannery
- Laura Sokolewicz
- Lorin Oberweger
- Beth Vivio
- Theo Prodromitis
- Suzanne Andrew
- Jamie Klingman
- Joanna Winters
- Michelle Turman
- Lisa Ferrer
- Michelle Moody
- Amy Harris
- Brandi Morris
- Rita Lowman
- Jessica Reed
- Laura Webb
- Tina Cancio
- Debra Palmer
- Karissa Letchworth
- Michele Morris
- Michelle Turpeau
- Kelly Addington
- Lisa Demmi
- Kelly Mothershead
- Lori Piencykoski
- Lorien Johnson
- Kelly Bosetti
- Sandy Sembler
- Suzanne Ricci
- Liz Lopez
- Karla Stevenson
- Colleen Ramirez
- Nancy Vaughn
- Cassandra D'Addio
- Dr. Kerriann Greenhalgh
- Johanna Sanchez
- Stacy Miller
- Dauri Kowitz
- Ami Govindaraju
- Jennifer Lindley
- Lauren Weiner
- Marcy Budwick
- Michelle Chamo
- Amy Hathcox
- Megan Carter
- Donna Houchen
- Lynn Kroesen
- Pamela Hendry
- Dr. Jennifer Hayes
- Robin Moch
- Jennifer Needle
- Brenda Rouse
- Christina Dickson
- Angela Ducos
- Catherine Cheshire
- Kristina Alspaw
- Doreen DiPolito
- Cyndee Haydon
- Lizz Harmon
- Angela Duncan
- Connie Gage
- Lizette Rivera
- Dell Rabinowitz
- Sheila Alba
- Allison Baldwin
- Felicia Pecora
- Christina Sweet
- Melody Mendoza-Auslander
We invite you to help us further our mission. Please consider making a tax-deductible donation to the foundation or sponsoring a full seed money grant in the amount of $1000. By working together, we can continue our efforts to educate, motivate and inspire female entrepreneurs to achieve their goals so that they can become women, like you, who lift others to success.
Checks can be mailed to our offices or you can donate online below:
Working Women Foundation Inc
3030 N Rocky Point Drive #150
Tampa, FL 33607
TAX ID# 81-0825014
Working Women of Tampa Bay's Mission
Who We Are:
We are a savvy and supportive community of entrepreneurial women. Together we create the synergy that enables each of us to achieve more than we ever could alone. With stunning energy and focus, our goal is to help educate, motivate and inspire female professionals and women business owners.
Motivate
Our common interest to achieve and succeed is accomplished by encouraging one another. As we develop these strong relationships we grow personally and professionally while attaining the success we envision.
Educate
We look to our own members to teach one another through workshops and seminars in addition to our signature power luncheons which feature some of the best business minds across-industry.
Inspire
We collaborate with local charities and use the influence of our well-respected networking group to raise money, build awareness and give back to the communities we love so well.
We are a diverse blend of like-minded professionals who inspire one another and form solid connections against the backdrop of contemporary and traditional networking opportunities.
When you become a member you are not just a part of the fastest growing network of women in Florida, you become an ingredient in our partnership and a unique feature of our richly complex organization. - See more at: http://workingwomenoftampabay.com/about#sthash.Asccciwt.dpuf
Working Women of Tampa Bay's Mission
Who We Are:
We are a savvy and supportive community of entrepreneurial women. Together we create the synergy that enables each of us to achieve more than we ever could alone. With stunning energy and focus, our goal is to help educate, motivate and inspire female professionals and women business owners.
Motivate
Our common interest to achieve and succeed is accomplished by encouraging one another. As we develop these strong relationships we grow personally and professionally while attaining the success we envision.
Educate
We look to our own members to teach one another through workshops and seminars in addition to our signature power luncheons which feature some of the best business minds across-industry.
Inspire
We collaborate with local charities and use the influence of our well-respected networking group to raise money, build awareness and give back to the communities we love so well.
We are a diverse blend of like-minded professionals who inspire one another and form solid connections against the backdrop of contemporary and traditional networking opportunities.
When you become a member you are not just a part of the fastest growing network of women in Florida, you become an ingredient in our partnership and a unique feature of our richly complex organization. - See more at: http://workingwomenoftampabay.com/about#sthash.Asccciwt.dpuf
